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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.47, 798.30 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.47, 798.30 and 316.50 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.47 : 798.30 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.47/798.30 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.47x = 798.30 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.47x = 252,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,661.95/578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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